biancanotte
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Q: CAPTURE: unable to inizialize to video deck? How means?

I don't understand! No capture file!

Final Cut Server, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Mar 27, 2014 4:34 AM

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biancanotte

Q: CAPTURE: unable to inizialize to video deck? How means?

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  • by MartinR,

    MartinR MartinR Mar 27, 2014 5:40 AM in response to biancanotte
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    Mar 27, 2014 5:40 AM in response to biancanotte

    This means that Final Cut cannot communicate with your camcorder or deck.

     

    It usually happens due to a bad cable or connector, no camera/deck connected, or one that is turned off.  It can also happen if your camcorder/deck is connected via FireWire and you have additional FireWire devices connected to your Mac at the same time.  Less frequently it may indicate a problem with the camcorder or deck.

     

    More info from you will help ...

     

    • What make & model camera or deck are you using?  How is it connected to your Mac?
    • What model Mac are you using?  ... and are you really using OS X 10.5.8 as your profile indicates
    • What version of Final Cut Express are you using?   What Easy Setup are you using in FCE?
    • Assuming you have a miniDV camcorder connected to your Mac via FireWire, is your camcorder the *ONLY* FireWire device connected to your Mac?